Aubèrt brings together the Romanesque church of Sant Martí and hiking and nature activities in the Val d’Aran. If you are looking for accommodation in Aubèrt, you can first decide whether architectural history, hiking, cycling or excursions into the forest landscape should shape your stay. The routes and sights each offer a different focus, so you can plan your trip around your interests in culture, activity or nature.

Churches, architectural history and a festival

Aubèrt is home to the Romanesque church of Sant Martí. The Glèisa dera Mare de Diu deth Rosèr was built in the 12th century. Its bell tower, added in the 16th century, has a square ground plan and an octagonal upper section. The church preserves a baptismal font and a Gothic processional cross. The two churches have different features: Sant Martí is characterised as a Romanesque church, while the Glèisa is distinguished by its dated building history, tower shape and preserved objects.

According to one historical interpretation, Sant Martí may have been part of a former Augustinian monastery; its monks are also said to have lived at Santa Maria de Mijaran. This connection forms part of the church’s historical context and remains a possible interpretation.

Aubèrt celebrates its main festival on the first Sunday in October. The programme may vary from year to year; check the dates if you would like to plan your trip around the festival.

On foot, by bike and through the forest

The Camin Reiau reaches Aubèrt if you follow it from Vielha in the direction of France. The restored section that passes through Aubèrt lies within the Natura 2000 network. The BTT Route 9 in the Val d’Aran is a cycling route that starts at Aubèrt’s recreational area.

The routes differ both in how you travel and in their role for Aubèrt: the Camin Reiau reaches the village on the way from Vielha towards France, while the BTT Route 9 starts at the recreational area. When planning, you can therefore distinguish between reaching Aubèrt on a hiking route and starting a cycling route there.

From Aubèrt, you can continue through the Baricauba Fir Forest to Artiga de Lin. A drive takes you through the extensive fir forest to several scenic places in the Val d’Aran. Baricauba therefore offers two different options for planning: continuing on to Artiga de Lin and driving to scenic destinations in the valley.

Waterfall and return

Nearby is Uelhs deth Joeu, a waterfall formed by water from the Aneto Glacier. The water resurfaces in the mountain after flowing underground for four kilometres. This journey from glacier water to its reappearance at the waterfall gives the natural attraction its own story of how it formed and distinguishes it from the churches and the routes through the forest and valley.

Public transport can be used to return from a hike. Check the transport arrangements in advance to make sure they suit your planned hike.

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